Top 10 Players To Watch During NFL Rookie Minicamps

The first on-field step for former college football stars kicks off this week in the form of NFL Rookie Minicamps across the NFL. Which former college football stars could surprisingly make a roster and which will be the most interesting to stay updated upon?

Top 10 Players To Keep an Eye on During NFL Rookie Minicamps

10) Nick Nash, WR, Atlanta Falcons

The leading wide receiver in college football last season with San Jose State, Nash went undrafted but will compete for a roster spot with the Falcons. They could use some depth at the WR position, and Nash — at 6’3″, 195 pounds — has an NFL body, giving him a solid shot at sticking on the team.

9) Shedeur Sanders, QB, Cleveland Browns

It was a given for Sanders to be on this list, as it’ll be very interesting to see his demeanor on the field after being selected at No. 144 in a historic draft slide. That’ll be about it in terms of what to watch for, as reps will be aplenty as it’ll just be him and former Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel.

8) Tyler Baty, EDGE, Minnesota Vikings

An older prospect at 26 years old, teams stayed away from Baty during the draft, as he instead signed with the Vikings shortly after. His size and motor will be the driving force on whether or not he makes the team, but he has a good chance, considering defensive coordinator Brian Flores loves those two traits.

7) Jalen Milroe, QB, Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks’ choice to select Milroe is very interesting, as he serves a developmental passer with the potential ability to be added into the game-plan in running situations. As far as rookie minicamp goes, eyes will be on the former Alabama signal-callers’ passing accuracy, as he struggled in the pre-draft process and will need to improve upon that aspect of his game.

6) Shaun Dolac, LB, Los Angeles Rams

Dolac is the definition of a “football guy” and could easily become a fan favorite if he makes the Rams’ active roster. He walked on to the team at Buffalo and eventually led the country in tackles with 168 during his fifth-year senior season. He also intercepted five passes — a true ball-hawk who could make a difference for the Rams on special teams or as a depth LB after going undrafted.

5) Xavier Restrepo, WR, Tennessee Titans

The Titans quickly signed Restrepo after he went undrafted, reuniting him with No. 1 overall pick, QB Cam Ward. Restrepo was Ward’s favorite target for the Miami Hurricanes a season ago, in he left the program with the most receiving yards in school history. Now in the NFL, he’ll have to overcome a lack of speed but he could carve out a role as a gadget slot receiver.

4) Tyler Loop, K, Baltimore Ravens

The uncertainty over whether Loop would assume the kicker position for the Ravens was put to bed earlier this week when Baltimore announced their decision to cut long-time kicker Justin Tucker. That puts all eyes on Loop, who only hit on 78.3% of his field goals as a senior with the Arizona Wildcats. Despite that, he has all the traits to be a starting-level kicker in the NFL.

3) Cobee Bryant, CB, Atlanta Falcons

One of the biggest surprises to go undrafted, Bryant signed with the Falcons as a high-priority signing and could stand a good chance to make the 53-man roster. Atlanta struggled against the pass last season, and the talented Bryant could provide much-needed youth and depth at the CB position.

2) Jake Briningstool, TE, Kansas City Chiefs

The former Clemson Tiger went undrafted yet could serve as the Chiefs’ best shot at replacing the aging TE Travis Kelce. Briningstool is athletic, has good size, and catches almost everything thrown his way. If he can establish a rapport with QB Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City may have found their TE of the future for a major bargain.

1) Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

The most polarizing player in this draft, a simple question puts Hunter at the top of this list: what will the Jaguars do with him in practice? With the Colorado Buffaloes, he excelled on both sides of the ball and was awarded the Heisman Trophy for his efforts.

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He’s expected to do much of the same in the NFL, but how will that look at rookie minicamp? We’ll have to wait and see.

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